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TRD → NCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Trondheim Airport Værnes (Trondheim) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the most iconic Alpine peaks like Mont Blanc and provides a front-row seat to the stunning French Riviera coastline during the descent into Nice.
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Dovrefjell
View the wild, high-altitude plateau of Norway, home to muskoxen and the iconic Snøhetta peak.
Hamburg Port
As you cross Northern Germany, look for the massive shipping containers and Elbe river of Germany's Gateway to the World.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps stands majestically to the west as you traverse the Swiss-French border area.
The Matterhorn
Look for the distinct pyramidal shape of one of the world's most famous mountains in the Pennine Alps.
Monaco
Catch a glimpse of the high-rise principality and Monte Carlo harbor tucked into the cliffs just before landing.
Baie des Anges
An unparalleled view of the Nice coastline and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean during the final seconds of flight.
The right side is the premier choice for the approach into NCE. Ensure you are here to see the Promenade des Anglais and the famous turquoise water. Late afternoon flights offer golden hour views over the Alps, though the sun will be directly in your window. This side is essential for the scenic 'Riviera' approach into Nice.
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Trondheim Fjord
Sweeping views of the Stjørdal area and the jagged coastline of Mid-Norway immediately after takeoff.
Scandinavian Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped interior peaks along the border of Norway and Sweden offer a stark, wild landscape.
Oresund Bridge
On clear days, the architectural marvel connecting Denmark and Sweden is visible as you cross the Baltic entrance.
Lake Constance
A massive lake bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, framed by the northern foothills of the Alps.
The Dolomites
The sharp, limestone spires of the Eastern Alps provide a dramatic landscape during the mid-flight transit.
Italian Riviera
Views of Sanremo and the rugged Ligurian coast as the plane turns for its final approach into Nice.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare, as the sun will be on the eastern side. It is also the better side for viewing the initial climb out of Værnes over the fjord. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you will see the center of Copenhagen.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 2,214 km (1,376 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: TRD (63.45780179999999, 10.9239998)
Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Route Type: International
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